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"We use the PTR-MS instrument for both in vitro and in vivo measurements. It constitues an very useful tool to characterize the dynamics of aroma release and to better understand what are the main parameters influencing aroma release, taking product properties and individual physiology into account. It can constitute a first step in better understanding the dynamics of perception."

"We use IONICON Instruments for the measurement of VOCs in mainstream smoke and the exhaled breath of smokers.
The PTR-MS is a valuable tool for our research as it allows us to conduct continuous real-time measurements of compounds of interest in a rapidly changing, complex mixture on a puff-by-puff basis."

“We are using the PTR-TOF 1000 to measure odorous compounds that are produced during intensive animal production. This is supporting our research program, which is focused on understanding and reducing the livestock smells. The PTR-TOF 1000 allows us to rapidly measure a selection of compounds over a broad concentration range, which we encounter depending on whether we sample directly from odorous area sources, production buildings or the surrounding environment."

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INTRANEF – More analytical performance for agroindustrial applications Fondazione Edmund Mach (FEM) and IONICON are funding a PhD program in Physics at the University of Milan on the improvement of the analytical performance of PTR-MS in agroindustrial applications. The project is called “INTRANEF” for INcreasing ThRoughput and ANalytical Efficency of direct injection mass spectrometry for […]

CHARON PTR-TOF and new technologies for increased PTR-TOF performance Our team was able to meet many of you at the ASMS meeting and our science presentations. Those of you who didn’t make it to the conference or our posters, are now able to pull a copy from our website. See what’s coming up and get […]

Indoor Air Quality

Room-air VOC detection and monitoring

Real-Time measurements of VOCs causing smells or adverse health effects.
Monitoring of chemical contamination related to the Sick Building Syndrome. Sensory impact on passengers in aircraft cabins, cars (VIAQ) and workers in offices or family homes.

Petrochemical Applications

Automotive

Real-time vehicle exhaust analysis

Monitoring exhaust gas from combustion engines, emitting a large number of different compounds and with rapidly changing concentrations due to variations in operating conditions, necessitates an instrument that measures in real-time and with high sensitivity – an IONICON PTR-TOFMS.

Biotechnology

On-line Monitoring of Bioprocesses

IONICON PTR-MS systems can analyze trace gas concentrations of volatile metabolites in the off-gas of bio-pharmaceutical fermentations in real-time. This highly relevant process related information can be used for on-line process monitoring and process control.